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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom amenities | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

1. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

￥13,006

￥14,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Juanita

￥16,200

￥17,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

3. El Capitan Hotel

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Richard

￥17,257

￥20,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

Kevin

￥15,628

￥17,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, cribs (free)

5. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8.9 km from University of California Merced

Xin

￥12,086

￥13,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

9.3 km from University of California Merced

Leslie

￥18,499

￥20,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Two queen beds non smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

One king studio sofabed non smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

Pauline

￥13,587

￥15,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Gijs

￥10,754

￥12,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

9. Best Western Inn

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Malinda

￥15,946

￥17,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Desk, soundproofing, cribs (surcharge), rollaway beds (surcharge)

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Maria

￥11,371

￥12,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

9.5 km from University of California Merced

thomas

￥11,327

￥12,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

8.4 km from University of California Merced

Stephanie

￥11,025

￥12,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

13. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Garrett

￥10,131

￥11,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

David

￥9,400

￥10,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Signature Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

15. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Nataly

￥15,629

￥17,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

16. Applegate Inn

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Carlos

￥12,386

￥13,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

17. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

13.2 km from University of California Merced

Isaiah

￥18,162

￥24,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

18. Valley Motel

16.7 km from University of California Merced

"Valley Inn review Relatively quiet stay the occasional train made quite a racket. The bathroom was clean, but the shower curtain was not long enough to keep water in the shower and the floor got soaked. There’s no bathmat. I had to use an extra towel which I had to request from housekeeping. There is an ashtray in the room. Not sure why if it’s a non-smoking room. There is no trashcan in the bathroom only one by the door. The air-conditioning and heat was adequate. The bed is a little lumpy and...

Allen

￥11,471

￥12,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Front of property

19. Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

13.2 km from University of California Merced

￥15,135

￥23,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Merced Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"5star"

SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County

8/10 Good

"Hoping for a pool and spa"

Best Western Inn

8/10 Good

"Place is ok. 👍"

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Returning guest. The location is right off of the freeway. The parking is easy as you get to park right in front of your room. Staff was still just as friendly and the room was excellent; spacious, clean and comfortable. Just what we needed. Would continue to recommend."

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

8/10 Good

"Little better cleaning this place is a five"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"We had a Studio with 2 queen beds in the 1st floor for an overnight stay after spending a day in Yosemite. The room looked and smelled clean. It was well maintained. It was also quiet. The room amenities were also great and in good condition. The breakfast was your usual American style breakfast. They had breads, yogurts, cereals, fruits, oatmeal station, and waffle making station. We had to tell the breakfast attendant, Kim, that the sausage in the biscuits with gravy sandwich was still a bit frozen in the center. Kim apologized and thanked my Aunt for informing her. Overall, our stay was pleasant and that I can recommend the hotel."

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8/10 Good

"No private microwave or fridge, only in common areas."

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean"

Other attractions near University of California Merced

Merced County Courthouse Museum

7.4/10 (69 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Merced County Courthouse Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Applegate Park Zoo

7.2/10 (96 reviews)

Meet the animals who call Applegate Park Zoo home during your travels in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Poker Flats Casino

6.6/10 (46 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Poker Flats Casino during your time in Merced? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Regal Hollywood - Merced

You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Merced during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Stephen Grey Park

After visiting Stephen Grey Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Vista Ranch and Cellars

7.2/10 (52 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Vista Ranch and Cellars during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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McNamara Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

McNamara Park is just one of the places to see in Merced, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Merced County Fairgrounds

7.8/10 (166 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Merced County Fairgrounds during your trip to Merced. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California Merced?

University of California Merced is located in an area that travelers like for its university setting. You'll find 40 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near University of California Merced?

El Capitan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from University of California Merced. Other good choices in the area include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG and Hilton Garden Inn Merced.

How many hotels should I expect to find near University of California Merced?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of California Merced.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Merced, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of California Merced.

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Our top choices for University of California Merced hotels

1. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

3. El Capitan Hotel

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

5. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

9. Best Western Inn

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

13. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

14. Merced Inn and Suites

15. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

16. Applegate Inn

17. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

18. Valley Motel

19. Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Merced Inn and Suites

SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County

Best Western Inn

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Other attractions near University of California Merced

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Applegate Park Zoo

Poker Flats Casino

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Stephen Grey Park

Vista Ranch and Cellars

McNamara Park

Merced County Fairgrounds

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